The primary objective of any policy on waste should be to reduce to a minimum the negative effects of waste generation and management on human health and the environment. In equal measure and in accordance with the principles governing the circular economy, said policy should have as its objective the promotion of efficient use of resources, assuming a strategic position with the consensus of...

To provide regulations and compliance standards for the generation, collection, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of waste. - Prohibition of the importation, sale and use of plastic bags (polythene/polypropylene) and other plastics used for packaging. Duty of all persons to minimise the generation of plastic waste by finding alternatives and preventing littering of the environment by...

This Framework Law consisting of 32 articles and IV Annexes aims at organizing the waste management, including the related installations and its division into classes and categories, except for radioactive waste, gaseous emissions to atmosphere, wastewater and the solid biomass residues. It divides waste into the following two categories, non-hazardous and hazardous, which are listed in details in...

Prohibits the manufacturing, importation, use and sale of plastic carry bags and single-use plastics items - Exemption of compostable plastic items or woven polypropylene.

The aim of this Directive is to prevent and reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, in particular the aquatic environment, and on human health, as well as to promote the transition to a circular economy with innovative and sustainable business models, products and materials. The application scope covers the single-use plastic products listed in the Annex, products made...

Implementation of EPR for manufacturers, vendors and bulk consumers.